Sometimes It’s Best To Just Move…
Earlier this week our pink spoonbill friend was feeding in the salt marsh at low tide and minding his own business. There were other birds in the area as well, which is typical, and they all mostly get along and try not to get in each other’s way. But at one point spoonie encountered a snowy egret that apparently decided it would not step aside as the spoonbill passed by in the shallow water, and felt the need to get all fluffed up about it. This did not go over well with spoonie at all and he proceeded to explain to snowball that he just better get out of the way if he knows what’s good for him. The snowy got the message and not only got out of spoonie’s way, but left the area entirely!
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Oh my, and I thought Mr. A had a big mouth. The silhouette of Spoonie on the wings of the Whitie in the last photograph is wonderful ! Beautiful photo’s, Phil !
Thanks a bunch for your very kind words! Also glad you enjoyed seeing the head shadow on the wing in that last photo!
Hello Phil,
amazing series, love your pictures!!!
Wish you a nice day
moni
I’m happy you like these moni thank you!
Excellent series of images!
I appreciate that thank you!
Great shots again Phil, outstanding work.
I appreciate the kind words Jan!
What a great action sequence! Very interesting interaction between the two.
I am glad that you enjoyed seeing these two in action, it was fun to witness!
How very funny! Shot #4 is utterly hilarious… like Snowy is thinking ‘I can’t believe you said that!’ Looks like Snowy picked the wrong character to bully this time.
Ha! That is what it looks like snowball is thinking! 😀 Those snowys must believe they are five times larger then they really are because they have an attitude that is at least that big.
My gosh, I get more laughs from your blog than from any of the so-called comedians that are roaming this world. This is a wonderful series, from the spiked topknot on the egret to the chattering bill of the spoonie. I absolutely love your photos!
Thanks a million for the very kind words and I’m happy you enjoyed the photos. There can be quite a bit of comical activity out there in the marsh at times. That is one thing I try to watch for and hopefully capture. 🙂
Snowy looked like he was making himself as “big” as he could. But those spoonies. I think they are more aggressive and forceful. Really captured the action, love this.
That is what snowy was doing, I see them do that often. I guess they feel it makes them look real tough but mostly it makes everyone laugh. Glad you enjoyed these photos!
Great interaction you caught. Love the contrast of the pink and white.
Thank you very much, it is fun to see them together and acting out!
If I has have got the message previously, what funny photos those are, I would have completely covered my face with a handkerchief to catch the tears of laughter! Phil, Phil, Phil … you get the win again and again! 😛
I am so happy you had fun and got many laughs from these photos! I was laughing when I took them and laughing more when I looked at them later! 😀 Thank you!
Our pink spoonbill was persistent 🙂 I’m proud of our spoonbill friend!
Our pink friend represented himself quite well out there, and he is a youngster too. Imagine what would have happened to snowball if the cranky older spoonbill would have been treated like that?! 😀
What a cute series!! You capture the interactions so well and its such fun to see all that personality displayed!! Just a good deal beyond regular nature shots…you give personality and context.
Thank you so much for that Judy, that is exactly what I attempt to achieve with my photos showing life in the marsh, and from reading what you wrote I apparently have succeeded. That really make me feel great!
That’s exactly it…not just portraits….life!! 🙂
Wonderful image, Phil.
Thanks Mike I appreciate that.
Talk about ruffled feathers!! Too cool!
Oh there was ruffled feathers out there for sure! When a snowy gets involved that is often the outcome!
These photos make me laugh. Excellent shots and commentary!
I am very happy you enjoyed the photos and story Deb, thanks!
As cool as the Spoonie is, the egret’s punk hairstyle makes these images even better. Quite the dust up.
Oh snowball is very good at putting on his cool punk rocker look. He must feel it makes him look bigger and tougher but I’m not always sure that works as well as he hopes. Maybe on other snowys but not the larger waders! 🙂
In your face Egret ! Take that and get out of here ! Love the drama you’ve captured here Phil. As always, your images take my breath away.
I greatly appreciate your very kind words Emily and I’m happy you enjoyed this “Encounter in the Marsh! 🙂
So awesome! Wish I could have seen that play out.
Well it really was fun to see and I’m glad you enjoyed the photos, thanks!
Great interaction shots. A little explanation sometimes goes a long way.
Thanks glad you liked these photos, and also the spoonbill thanks you for not making fun of his pink chicken butt in the last shot. 🙂
You don’t mess with a pink lady! EVER.
Oh yeah, you got that right!
What an altercation you captured there, Phil. That Spoonie definitely has the bigger mouth. 😀
Spoonface does have the bigger mouth while snowball has the bigger head fluff. Quite the pair don’t you think?! 😀
a very humorous sequence
So glad you enjoyed that Scott!
I just love the expression on that egret’s face! Such clever photography, Phil!
Those snowys can be entertaining for sure Maggie, thanks for looking!
These made me laugh. Thanks for sharing these.